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today’s news … Friday, March 30

In Uncategorized on March 30, 2012 at 6:25 am

today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! 

Quote for today… “The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.“ – Albert Einstein

  • “A California-based company co-founded by Chris Anderson, a 2003 Eastern York High School grad, played a role in designing the user experience for the popular social media story-telling platform that has given journalists — and really anyone — the power to produce digital news by threading together online commentary to natural disasters, protests and other events across the world.” – York Daily Record
  • “Officials at the seven Lancaster County districts said they’ll closely follow the Solanco case but don’t currently plan to change or curtail their drug-testing programs. Columbia plans to review its policy, Superintendent Barry Clippinger said, but the district ‘anticipates that no actions will be recommended until the facts in Solanco’s case are resolved in court.’”- Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • “If someone calls you with a pitch to buy Hempfield school construction bonds, it’s probably a hoax, school district officials say. Hempfield posted a warning on its website Thursday about an unknown individual or individuals who apparently are attempting to sell bogus bonds to residents over the phone.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • “Donald E. Armold was third on the list of Vietnam War veterans whose names were included on a bronze plaque at a Mount Joy memorial when it was unveiled in 2010. There is only one problem, and it’s a big one. Armold, 68, of Manheim Township, isn’t a Vietnam War veteran.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • “The following area residents were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Penn State University: Columbia – Derrick Armold, Emily Detz, Elizabeth Edkin, Samantha Gaud, Victoria Grice, Luke Grice, Brandon Houck, Joshua Miller, Read the rest of this entry »

$540,000,000 – What will you do when you win half-a-billion bucks?

In Everyday Living, Opportunities on March 30, 2012 at 6:07 am

“A $540 million jackpot, if taken as a $390 million lump sum and after federal tax withholding, works out to about $293 million. With the jackpot odds at 1 in 176 million, it would cost $176 million to buy up every combination. Under that scenario, the strategy would win $117 million — less if your state also withholds taxes.

“But there are too many limitations. First, if it takes five seconds to fill out each card, you’d need almost 28 years just to mark the bubbles on the game tickets. You’d also use up the national supply of special lottery paper and lottery-machine printing ink well before all your tickets could be printed out.” (Source: mail.com)

AP Photo, people in line for tickets

AP photo, more tickets – better chance?

Here are the wish lists of some Lancaster Countians as reported in this Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era article:

Record lottery jackpot fuels fantasies – Cash option is $389 million!

“James Witherspoon of Lancaster once served with the U.S. Army in Germany, and he would gladly pull up stakes and go back.

“And in his hands Thursday was his “plane ticket” back to Europe — a Mega Millions lottery ticket.

“‘I’m just going to live!’ Witherspoon, 59, said when asked what he would do if he wins the lottery, which was at $540 million Thursday night but is sure to grow. ‘I don’t want to think about it, I just want to win it!’

“He also would buy a yacht and a jet, Witherspoon said.

“Lynda Lefever said she would go on a trip Read the rest of this entry »

Those “Walking River Rats” want your support

In Everyday Living, In Columbia, Opportunities, Treasures on March 30, 2012 at 4:10 am

For our Third year in a row, The Walking River Rats will be attending the American Diabetes ” Step Out” Walk.

This year the event will be held in Middletown on October 7th.

We are seeking Members to walk with us and to donate for our fund-raisers such as Gift Certificates, Baked goods, Items for our auctions. There’s also a Virtual walk for people who might not be able to attend in person but would still like to walk.

All team members who wish to walk must register at our teams site and must get their own personal donations outside the fund-raisers. We are looking to make this year even better than last year.

Anyone who would be interested in helping our team in any way, please contact:

Lora Pennington, Team Captain, PO Box 29, Wahington Boro, Pa 17582

I can also be found at Walkingriverrats@aol.com – Walkingriverrats are also found on Facebook, along with my personal page.

Thank you for your support!

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